WHEREAS, Dr. & Mrs. James H. Brown, Sr., are distinguished residents of Nashville,
Tennessee, whose outstanding and selfless deeds of service are benefiting the entire
community; and

WHEREAS, Dr. & Mrs. James H. Brown, Sr., received the Harold & Mary Love Family
of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, on Friday, November 19, 1999, this award was presented to Dr. & Mrs. James
H. Brown, Sr., at the 25th Anniversary Legislative Retreat and Training
Conference during the A.W. Willis, Jr., Awards Banquet; and

WHEREAS, this award exemplifies your extraordinary leadership, sacrifices,
accomplishments and service to the city of Nashville and State of Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, the Browns have been vital to the progress of African Americans and
disadvantaged citizens; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council hereby goes on honoring
the Browns for their outstanding contributions individually and collectively.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF
NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as honoring Dr. &
Mrs. James H. Brown, Sr. on winning the Harold & Mary Love Family of the Year Award.

SECTION 2. The Metropolitan Council Staff Office is directed to prepare a
certificate to be presented to Dr. & Mrs. James H. Brown, Sr.

SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the
welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.